In elective cases, surgery has the edge for long term survival over percutaneous interventions for non-acute multivessel coronary disease in older adults, according to controversial registry results. more

Breast cancer patients with a high percentage of dense tissue in their breasts are at greater risk for recurrence. This and other reports from the European Breast Cancer Conference in Vienna are featured this week. more

This week's topics include the power of peer mentoring, endoscopic versus open repair of hernias, seven factors related to cardiovascular health and death, and antioxidants for Alzheimer's disease. more

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